Artwork

Dames de coeur

Dames de coeur, by Carven, 1963
Dames de coeur, by Carven, 1963

Dames de coeur is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Dames de coeur is a drawing created by Carven in 1963, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, sleeveless dress with a high collar and a short, voluminous hairstyle. The plain background emphasizes the figure's shape and movement.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, confident lines and quick strokes, giving it a light and airy feel. The artist's use of simple, expressive marks focuses attention on the subject.

History & Provenance

The work is signed with the artist's initials and labeled 'Dames de coeur'. It was created in 1963 and is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.